Materials Characterization Scientist

Responsibilities for this role will include:

• Serving as the instrument owner responsible for purchasing, commissioning, calibrating, and maintaining some of Sublime’s key analytical instruments, which may include XRD, XRF, BET, ICP-OES, TGA, SEM, Laser Diffraction, FTIR, UV-VIS, TOC, auto-titrators, pH probes, and/or other characterization tools.  
• Performing hands-on testing on materials from Sublime’s R&D and Engineering groups using the instruments listed above, ensuring rapid turnaround and high-quality results.  
• Developing, validating, and documenting standard test methods to accurately analyze materials. 
• Leading repeatability & reproducibility studies to validate testing methods. 
• Contributing to Sublime’s material analysis process by executing and improving on internal workflows including sample handling and preparation, prioritization, tracking, and reporting methods. 
• Training team members outside of the analytical group to use some of Sublime’s analytical tools. 
• Coordinating with R&D and Engineering team members to understand and serve their needs. 
• Championing safety, especially in the development of experimental processes. 
• Fostering a supportive, inclusive, innovative, and dynamic company culture. 

Requirements include:

• B.S. in chemistry, materials science, geology, or other physical science. 
• M.S. degree preferred. 
• At least 2 years of relevant experience focused on physical and chemical characterization of materials, preferably inorganic solids or brines in an industrial or academic laboratory. 
• Expertise in at least one of the following methods for inorganic solid analysis: XRD, TGA, laser diffraction, FTIR, TOC, Raman spectroscopy, or wet chemistry/titrations 
• Experience in additional methods and sample preparation including optical microscopy, SEM and EDS, XRF, or ICP-OES is a plus. 
• Ability to calibrate, maintain, develop methods, and function as instrument and technique owner for analytical instrumentation. 
• Experience with method development and validation is required. 
• Knowledge or experience with ISO 17025,GLP, ASTM or USP is preferred but not required. 
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all team members. 
• Organizational acumen to coordinate testing of many materials using many tools for multiple stakeholders.  
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.  
• Ability to work safely and wear required PPE. 
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture. 
• Balance, perspective, and a good sense of humor.